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CBD White Paper 2026 Released on August 12: The Definitive Report on Japan's CBD & Hemp Market↗

Annual report based on 168 responses: 55 CBD businesses, 101 consumers, 12 hemp businesses, and 41 AI interview sessions. Regulatory compliance burden emerged as the top business challenge (61.8%), with market outlook split between growth (43.6%) and contraction (36.4%).

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CBD White Paper 2026 Announced: Recruitment of Research Collaborators and Partner Companies Begins April 20↗

Japan's annual CBD/hemp industry report "CBD White Paper 2026" will be released in August. The research scope expands to the entire hemp industry, with an industry-first AI interview system, new consumer surveys, and free release of key data.

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Record 120+ Companies to Participate in JIHE 2025 at LUMINE 0, Shinjuku on Nov 14-15↗

Japan's largest hemp festival discussing cannabis law reforms and CBN regulations. Over 120 companies, brands, and organizations participating from Japan and abroad.

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International Business Meeting Held at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo↗

Government officials and industry leaders from Asia, the U.S., and Europe gathered to discuss Japan's evolving hemp and CBD regulations. Kickoff event for JIHE 2025.

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JIHE 2025: Japan's Largest CBD & Hemp Festival Announces Full Details Following Legal Reform↗

Approximately 100 domestic and international companies participating. Two exhibition zones (CBD Journey & Hemp Journey) and two concurrent conferences (CannaCon & JIHE Forum).

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JIHE 2025 Announced: Launching as a Global Platform for the Entire Hemp Industry Including CBD↗

CBD Journey and CannaCon merge into the comprehensive international exhibition "JIHE." Scheduled for Nov 14-15, 2025 at LUMINE 0, Shinjuku.

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CBD Advent Calendar 2025 Launches! Daily Content from CBD Day to Hemp Day↗

28-day campaign from CBD Day (3/24) to Hemp Day (4/20) featuring daily CBD/hemp/cannabis content and events.

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CBD Journey & CannaCon 2024 "Rebirth and Evolution" Held at LUMINE 0, Shinjuku↗

Over 50 companies participated. Industry experts from politics, administration, research, medicine, and industry discussed the future ahead of legal reforms.

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Strengthening Japan-Thailand Partnership in the CBD/Hemp Industry↗

Deepening Japan-Thailand cooperation through AHEP program, CBD Journey & CannaCon 2024, and Asia International Hemp Expo.

Testimony as Expert Witness at House of Representatives — Toward the First Amendment to the Cannabis Control Act in 75 Years
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Testimony as Expert Witness at House of Representatives — Toward the First Amendment to the Cannabis Control Act in 75 Years

CEO Ryota Nakazawa provided expert testimony at the National Diet as a CBD/hemp industry practitioner during deliberations on the Cannabis Control Act amendment.

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CBD Journey & CannaCon 2023 Featured on TV Tokyo's "World Business Satellite (WBS)"
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CBD Journey & CannaCon 2023 Featured on TV Tokyo's "World Business Satellite (WBS)"

CBD Journey & CannaCon 2023 was covered on TV Tokyo's business program "World Business Satellite."

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CBD Journey & CannaCon 2023 Held with 80+ Participating Companies at Shibuya Stream Hall↗

Expert speakers from politics, administration, research, medicine, and industry. International partnerships and networking events energized the entire industry.

Events

Participated in Event Sponsored by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo

Cooperated in "Hemp & CBD DAY from Thailand" organized by CannSociety, sponsored by the Commercial and Industrial sections of the Royal Thai Embassy.

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Media Coverage

CBD Journey & CannaCon 2023 Featured in Health Industry Distribution Newspaper

An interview article about CBD Journey & CannaCon 2023 was published in the October 26, 2023 edition of the Health Industry Distribution Newspaper.

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CBD Chaos Map July 2023 Edition Released: 565 Companies Across 68 Categories↗

Version 6.0 released with 67 new additions. Hemp-related entries comprised 39 items, with new categories including femtech, bath/hair care, and salon/spa.

Events

Online Presentation at MHIRA Industrial Hemp Conference in Malaysia

Presented on Japan's CBD market conditions and regulatory landscape at "Industrial Hemp Forum 2023" organized by MHIRA.

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CBD Advent Calendar 2023 Launches! Daily Content from CBD Day to Hemp Day↗

28-day initiative from March 24 (CBD Day) to April 20 (Hemp Day) with daily content from industry experts and brands.

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Japan's Largest CBD Exhibition & Symposium with 50+ Participating Companies↗

Exclusive use of Shibuya Stream Hall floors 4-6. CannaCon 2022 held concurrently with industry experts discussing latest trends and upcoming legal reforms.

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CBD Experience Event "CBD Journey Vol.4" to Be Held on Nov 24, 2022 in Shibuya↗

Exclusive use of Shibuya Stream Hall floors 4-6, directly connected to Shibuya Station. Now accepting participating companies.

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Industry First! TV Shopping Program "CBDTV" for CBD/Cannabinoid Businesses Now Recruiting↗

Joint venture with Telemalche Co., Ltd. to create a TV shopping program dedicated to CBD/cannabinoid products, reaching consumers beyond social media.

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CBD Chaos Map July 2022 Edition Released: 300+ Brands Across 53 Categories↗

Version 4.0 released with 100+ new entries. New categories including Web3, events, and bath products added.

Events

Christmas-Themed CBD Experience Exhibition "CBD Journey Vol.2" Held in Shibuya↗

Held Dec 18-19, 2021 at The Hive Shibuya. Two-day themes: "Chill Day" and "Wellness Day." 30 companies participated, 160 attendees.